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Researcher - Technology Strategist

@ Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.

Markham, ON · Ottawa, ON · Edmonton, AB · Vancouver, BC

$85k–$184k/yrOn-siteContract
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Overview

Huawei Technologies Canada is hiring a six-month contract Researcher and Technology Strategist for its IC Lab, a fabless semiconductor team. The role tracks AI-computing network research, produces technology reports and identifies collaboration opportunities for the Technology Cooperation team. The posting gives a target annual compensation of $85,000 to $184,000 based on 2,080 hours per year.

Pay:

$85,000–$184,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Track AI-computing network research and industry trends
  • Produce technology analysis reports
  • Present technical summaries to engineering teams
  • Identify industry and academic collaboration opportunities
  • Summarize policies and reports to predict future trends

Requirements summary:

  • PhD in computing architecture, software architecture or related field
  • Knowledge of AI EDA tools, LLM and AI-computing network technology
  • Extensive literature review and technology summary experience
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated, growth mindset, strong logical thinking

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Employer posting date
2025-04-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-11-08

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentResearch & science
Hours per week40
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationDoctorate (required)
Fields of studyComputing Architecture, Software Architecture

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IndustryTelecommunications
Company size10001+
HeadquartersShenzhen, Guangdong
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Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate 6-month contract opening for a Researcher.

About the team:
Initially founded in 1991 as Huawei's ASIC Design Center, the IC Lab is a leading global fabless semiconductor lab. This lab delivers trusted, cutting-edge semiconductor products and services for smart devices, contributing to smart home and mobility solutions. The local team in Canada specializes in semiconductors, and chipset solutions.

About the job:

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and research achievements in the industry and academia within AI- Computing network domain, generating insightful technology reports.

  • Bring insights and advice to the Technology Cooperation team to identify potential opportunities for industry and academical collaboration.

  • Perform ICT-related technology analysis and present the summary to relevant technical teams with good understanding of technical details.

  • Gain insight into policies, guidelines and reports, and summarize relevant viewpoints to help predict the future trend.

    The target annual compensation (based on 2080 hours per year) ranges from $85,000 to $184,000 depending on education, experience and demonstrated expertise.

About the ideal candidate:

  • PhD degree in Computing Architecture, Software Architecture or related fields.

  • Good knowledge and experience with AI EDA tools, LLM, AI-Computing network technology.

  • Extensive experience in literature review and technology summary.

  • Highly effective communication and presentation skills.

  • A self-motivated person with growth mindset.

  • Proactive and strong logical thinking ability, good at summarizing reports.

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